NC School Report Cards Reveal Gaps and Stars | Wilmington News

Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 14, 2026 · 2m

North Carolina’s latest school report cards reveal a mixed academic landscape as districts scramble to close proficiency gaps—eighty percent of grades hinge on test scores, with the rest measuring student growth. New Hanover County sees ten underperforming schools, especially in Biology and NC Math 1, but standout schools like Wrightsville Beach Elementary and Isaac M. Bear Early College High School shine. Brunswick County struggles in core subjects too, yet its Early College High School and Classical Charter Schools of Southport lead the way. Pender County’s three low-performing schools face…